February 22, 2015

Today's post comes with a very heavy heart. I have made the difficult decision to step down from the My Favorite Things Design Team. MFT has been a HUGE part of my crafty life for so many years so this decision was not an easy one.

After 15 years of being a stay-at-home mom, I made the decision to go back to work this past December. I am really enjoying my new job, but found that the demands of a design team just didn't fit into my life anymore. I also want to spend more time with my girls who are (almost) 16 and 13. Before I know it, they will be off to college so this time is important to me.

I have to admit that I won't miss the deadlines, but I WILL miss being part of the amazing MFT team. How lucky am I to have designed for Kim van der Sanden and her amazing company for as long as I have. I will continue to cheer MFT on from the sidelines and will anxiously await all of the new goodies each month!

Before I go, I wanted to share a few of my favorite cards I've made with MFT stamps. When you see these cards you'll see a running theme: KRAFT card stock. It's truly one of my faves ;)

February 3, 2015

Hi there everyone! It's time for the February New Product Launch from My Favorite Things! Everything we've introduced over the last five days is NOW AVAILABLE for purchase in the MFT Boutique! Whoop! We've also got some more inspiration for all those sets you've got your eye on so head on over to the MFT Blog for direct links to each designer.

I've got two cards to share tonight that use some of my FAVORITE background stamps: Harlequin and Houndstooth. I've paired them with Blueprints 22 and the following colors: Coral Crush, Ripe Raspberry, Bubblegum, and Sweet Tooth.

Here is the first card. Isn't the color combo fun? I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone as far as color combos. I tend to lean towards the neutrals, but am having fun trying new combos.

February 2, 2015

Hi there everyone! It's the final day of peeks from the MFT February Release Countdown from My Favorite Things! Everything that's been introduced over the last five days will be available for purchase TONIGHT at 10:00 PM EST in the MFT Boutique! Whoop! But first, we've got more fab introductions today so make sure you head on over to the MFT Blog for all of today's details.

My card today uses the fantastic new Harlequin Background, Love Die-namics, and Blueprints 22. The colors I used are Ripe Raspberry, Wild Wisteria, and Sweet Tooth. I love these word Die-namics that MFT has been releasing because they don't need a lot of embellishing.so they make for quick and easy cards.

February 1, 2015

Hi there and welcome back to the February Release Countdown from My Favorite Things! We've got some fabulous stuff in store for you today so make sure you head on over to the MFT Blog for all of today's details!

Today I've got a card to share that uses the new Polka Dot Background, Somebunny stamp set, Somebunny Die-namics, Blueprints 22, and Ride the Wave Die-namics. The colors I used are Limelight, Blueberry, Pink Lemonade, and Smooth White.

Here is my card. I am just in love with these bunnies. You can see here that I stamped the Linen Background over the Polka Dot Background. The curve on the card stock was made with the Ride the Wave Die-namics.